TM Series
Operating & Safety Instructions
USA – 05/11
Issue 01
19
4.2
SETTING UP PROCEDURES
FAILURE TO DEPLOY THE OUTRIGGERS CORRECTLY COULD RESULT IN DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY.
ALL MODELS
1)
Read and fully comply with all safety precautions and operating instructions in the Operating and
Safety manual and the warning decals on the machine.
2)
Position Niftylift on firm ground, bearing in mind range of boom movement so that any overhead
obstructions or possible hazards such as, but not limited to, power cables, telephone lines,
drains, manhole covers, etc. can be safely avoided
3)
APPLY HANDBRAKE:
Chock wheels and cordon off the area using appropriate cones, barriers
and flags.
4)
Levelling the machine using the hydraulic outriggers can accommodate a slope of up to 12
degrees, if necessary using suitable load bearing pads to support the downhill jacks. Do not
elevate the platform unless the base can be corrected to within three degrees of level.
5)
If the load bearing capacity of the ground is in any doubt the machine must
NOT
be used.
6)
Release boom travelling clamp.
7)
Check all red emergency stops are not engaged (i.e. fully out).
8)
Ensure that the key switch at the ground control station is turned to the “ON” position (i.e.
clockwise).
9)
At the outrigger control station press down and hold the power lever on the right hand side. This
activates the power and diverts hydraulic flow to the legs for setting up. Then select the
appropriate control lever to begin setup. Note: No power will be available if the booms are not
stowed onto the boom rest.
10)
Using the four outrigger control levers, lower each outrigger onto a firm, level surface and level
the machine base ensuring each outrigger foot is taking equal weight with the wheels clear of
the ground. Note: Deploy the front two outriggers first to minimise the risk of damaging the
jockey wheel.
11)
Check that the base is level using the spirit level adjacent to outrigger control station as a guide.
12)
The booms can now be operated from the ground control station by pressing and holding the
green power button. Note: If the klaxon alarm sounds check that each outrigger is lowered and
each footpad is taking equal weight.
13)
Always lower booms fully before adjusting, raising, retracting or moving the outriggers in any
way.
14)
Never alter, modify or block any of the safety circuits on the Niftylift.
THIS MACHINE IS NOT ELECTRICALLY INSULATED. DO NOT WORK WITHIN
10FT OF OVERHEAD CABLES EXCEEDING 415 VOLTS
